Work Gifts Under $25
The Goldilocks zone of workplace gifting.
Why Gifts Under $25
Twenty-five bucks is the universal 'I put in effort but didn't remortgage my house' price point. It's what most office gift exchanges land on because it's high enough to get something decent and low enough that nobody feels weird. This is the budget where you can actually impress people—or at least make them snort-laugh in front of HR.
Perfect Occasions for $25 Gifts
- Office Gift Exchanges
- Work Anniversaries
- Promotion Celebrations
- Birthday Gifts
- Team Appreciation
What You Can Get Under $25
- +Mugs
- +Desk Accessories
- +Drinkware
- +Small Art Prints
- +Gift Sets
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is $25 enough for a good work gift?
- It's the sweet spot. Under $25 can feel cheap for some occasions, over $25 starts feeling like you're trying too hard or angling for a promotion. $25 is Switzerland—neutral and universally acceptable.
- What's the best $25 gift for someone I don't know well?
- Stick to universally relatable office humor. Everyone has meetings they hate, emails they ignore, and a complicated relationship with the printer. You don't need to know their hobbies to know their pain.
- Should I include a gift receipt?
- For funny gifts? No. The whole point is the joke. If they don't appreciate dark workplace humor, that's a them problem, not a you problem.
- Can I expense a $25 coworker gift?
- Check with your finance team, but many companies allow small gift expenses. Just maybe don't expense the mug that says 'I Survived Another Meeting That Should've Been an Email' directly to your boss's cost center.